Product Description

Product Description

Hitachi WH12DAF2 12-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Impact Driver

From the Manufacturer

The Hitachi WH12DAF2 12-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Impact Driver is a unique tool with its integrated LED job light/belt hook. The tightening torque on this 12-Volt cordless Impact Driver is 975-inch-pound. The no-load Speed is 0-2,500 RPM and the impacts per minute are 0-2,900. This kit comes with 2 batteries, charger and case. The heavy-duty die-cast hammer cases enclose the striker/motor combination and provide extended tool life. This tool weighs only 3.5-poundThe Hitachi WH12DAF2 12-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Impact Driver comes with a 5-year limited warranty plus a 1-year battery and charger warranty. Hitachi Power Tools provides professional-grade power tools for a variety of applications, including woodwork, metalwork, concrete, drilling, cutting and fastening. Since its inception, Hitachi has pioneered innovative technologies that have improved the quality of craftsmanship worldwide. Hitachi is a leader in power tool research and development and has achieved many firsts in the power tool industry. Today, Hitachi continues the tradition of innovation and engineering with new features in addition to classic quality.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

i have two of these 12v impact drivers that we use for metal stud framing. they are very lightweight and compact and have more than ample power for fastening 20ga and 18ga framing members. the batteries last for hours of fairly constant use and they charge quickly. we use these impacts with a 5/16 driver to fasten tek-5 screws into steel members up to 3/8" thick. i've had the same two for over 2 years and have used them and abused them for hundreds of hours of usage. they've been dropped countless times off of scaffold onto concrete and never miss a beat. i am very impressed with hitachi and these 12v impacts get used a lot more than my heavier 18v drills.

This is the second set of these I've purchased for my business. The first generation units were still running with >>no<< problems. I just decided to update them. The old units would receive almost daily use and not all of it easy. The impact fuction really cranks away on stuborn jobs. These light weight cordless drills are my favorite choice. Sure they aren't lith-ion, or 18v, but for the price and size they are a little demon! No bulky 18v nonsence or empty wallet on these, just price performance that puts more money in your wallet faster on the job.

This tool is very powerful and light, it is designed for smaller hands and easy to hold. If you are looking for a good quality tool at a discount price, this is it. Other than its Ni-Cad battery that doesn't last as long as the Li-Ion ones, it really does not matter if you are only using it for weekend projects.

All I can say is WOW!!! I build furnature mostley, Oak, Rock Maple, Birch, and Walnut. All are very hard woods, and this driver will sink 3 inch screws with out skipping a beat. Light weight and compact is only a plus for me. you have to get one..........

Having never owned a refurbished tool before - and having purchased this impact driver as a test of sorts - I was very surprised to find a completely brand new everything. The case, the tool itself, batteries and charger had nary a scratch one. Even smelled new!

For the negs: the power is a bit on the weak side, due to the 12-volts, I would imagine, and I really don't like the light on the hook. The hook can't be in the "to hang" position if you need the light, and vice versa. Can't say I much care for handle either. Not enough angle between it and the chuck(?), and it's all fat at the bottom. You know, where your hand kinda gets smaller what with the little pinky fingers, and all. However, for the pos: re-charge time for the battery is about 15 minutes, and the little guy sure does punch above his weight. I've used mine to drive wood screws ranging from 1 1/4" to 3" all day, and (even with all the battery swapping) I still am content, and would buy this Hitachi driver again!